Peterborough appoint Forest Green boss Savage

Peterborough United have appointed Forest Green Rovers boss Robbie Savage as their new manager. Savage, 51, replaces Luke Williams, who was sacked on September 19 following a poor start to the League One season. The caretaker boss Ryan Harley will assist Savage. Savage played for clubs such as Derby County, Birmingham City, Leicester City, and Blackburn Rovers, guiding Forest Green to seventh in the National League last season.

He will take charge of Peterborough for the first time against Ipswich Town Under-21s in the Jersey Mike's Trophy on October 6, before the team resumes their league campaign with a trip to Leicester on October 10. Savage, who signed a long-term contract, expressed excitement about working with young players and attacking style of play.

Chairman Darragh MacAnthony praised Savage's personality, character, and mindset, emphasizing his potential to transform the struggling team. Savage's appointment is surprising given his modest managerial record, but the club hopes his arrival will inject excitement and change into the team.